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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the guards see and think is Gorlois?

2. Who told Cadal about the vision?

3. Who does Merlin disguise himself as?

4. What is the state of the cave when Merlin finally returns?

5. What does Niniane say she will do if the crowd leaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lady Niniane say about the parentage of Merlin?

2. How is Lady Niniane described in this section?

3. Why was Killare thought of as a holy place?

4. Who sits and waits out the storm?

5. What does Merlin reveal to the dying Cadal?

6. When Merlin is told the men think of him as a prophet, what does Merlin think?

7. What happens to help Merlin explain why the diggers have not found anything?

8. Where does Merlin stop on his way to Caerleon?

9. Why is Uther upset with Merlin?

10. Why do King Vortigern and his men want to kill Merlin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many men in this story are betrayed, even by those they thought were closest to them.

Part 1 - Give three examples of characters who were betrayed, who they were betrayed by, and what happened to each.

Part 2 - What does the theme of betrayal seem to say about this time period?

Part 3 - Is betrayal avoidable in this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing plays a major role in this novel, giving the characters a sense of what might happen as well as helping the reader to see how the story may or may not unfold.

Part 1 - Give at least three examples of foreshadowing in the novel.

Part 2 - Describe each example of foreshadowing, the setting, and whether it came true the way it was perceived.

Part 3 - Why do you think foreshadowing is used in this story? What does it contribute to the story? To the characters? To the outcomes?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout history, Merlin has been regarded as a magical figure. But during this novel, it seems he is far more complicated than his mythology seems to indicate.

Part 1 - Give three examples of ways in which Merlin is a mystical character. How do you define mystical?

Part 2 - Is Merlin magical? Why or why not?

Part 3 - Does Merlin's reputation come in handy? When? Does Merlin use it to his advantage? When? Is this the right thing for him to do?

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